instrument panel GMC SAVANA 1996 Owner's Manual

Ventilation Tips
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Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow, or
any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater
and defroster will work far better, reducing the
chance of fogging the inside of your windows.
When
you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the
blower fan to
HI for a few moments before driving
off. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and
moisture, and reduces the chance
of fogging the
inside of your windows.
Keep the air path under the front seats clear
of
objects. This helps air to circulate throughout
your vehicle.
Rear Window Defogger (Option)
You can tell if your vehicle has this option by looking at
the rear window. There will be lines across the glass.
These are the wire-like elements which heat your window.
NOTICE:
Scraping the inside of your rear window could
cut
and damage the defogger. Your warranty
would not cover this damage. Don’t put decals
there; you might have to scrape them
off.
Your vehicle has air vents in the center and on the sides
of your instrument panel.
You can move the vents from side to side or up and
down
to direct the flow of air, or close the vents
altogether. When
you close a vent, it will increase the
flow of air coming out of any vents that are open.
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Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing
a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal
longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before
you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer
to the left, just move that hand
to the left.
To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back
up slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide you.
Making Turns
NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could
cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider
turns than normal.
Do this so your trailer won’t
strike
soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other
objects. Avoid jerky
or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in advance.
Thrn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have extra
wiring and
a heavy-duty turn signal flasher (included in
the optional trailering package).
The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash
whenever you signal
a turn or lane change. Properly
hooked up,
the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other
drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing
a trailer, the green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash for turns even
if the bulbs on
the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
behind
you are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s
important to check occasionally to be sure
the trailer
bulbs are still working.
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Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine)
You will find a coolant temperature gage on your
vehicle instrument panel.
If you have a diesel engine,
you will also find a low coolant light on your
instrument panel.
If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Engine
Overheating”
in the GM Diesel Engine Supplement.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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Steam from an overheated engine can burn you
badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay
away
from the engine if you see or hear steam coming
from it. Just turn it off and get everyone
away
from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until
there is no sign
of steam or coolant before
opening the hood.
If you keep driving when your engine is
overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You or
others could be badly burned. Stop your engine if
it overheats, and get out
of the vehicle until the
engine is cool.
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If your engine catches fire because you keep
driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be
badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
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If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission
Standards (inciicatecl on the underhood tune-up label),
it
is designed to operate on fuels that meet California
specifications.
If such fuels are not available in states
adopting California emissions standards,
your vehicle
will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal
specifications. but emission control system performance
may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp on
Y~LII' instrument panel may turn on and/or your vehicle
may fail a smog-check test.
If this OCCLII-S, return to YOLK
authorized GM dealer for diagnosis to determine the
cause of failure.
In the event it is cletermined that the
ca~~se
of the condition is the type of fuels used, repairs
may not be covered
by your warranty.
In Canada, some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing
additive crdled MMT.
IF you LIS~ such f~~els. your
emission control system performance may deteriorate
and the malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument
panel may turn on.
If this happens, return to YOLII'
authorized GM dealer for service.
To provide cleaner air, all gasolines are now required to
contain additives that
will help prevent deposits from
forming
in your engine and fuel system. allowing your
emission control system to function properly. Therefore,
you should not have
to add anything to the fuel. In
addition, gasolines containing oxygenates. such as ethers
and ethanol, and reforn~~lated gasolines may
be
available in your area to help clean the air. General
Motors recmnlnends that you use these gasolines ilthey
comply
with the specifications described earlier.
NOTICE:
Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that
contains methanol. Don't
use it. It can corrode
metal parts in your fuel system and
also damage
plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn't
be covered under your warranty.
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Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces
of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or
waxes may cause annoying reflections
in the windshield
and even make
it difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it
may severely weaken them. In a crash, they
might not be able
to provide adequate protection.
Clean-safety belts only with mild soap and
lukewarm water.
Glass
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner
(GM Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass
cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and
dust films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may
cause scratches. Avoid placing decals
on the inside rear
window, since they may have
to be scraped off later. If
abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear
window,
an electric defogger element may be damaged.
Any temporary license should not
be attached across the
defogger grid.
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Appearance Care Materials Chart
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I PARTNUMBER I SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE
I050004
Removes soil and black marks
White Sidewall Tire Cleaner
16
oz. (0.473 L) 1050 I 74 Removes rust and
corrosion
Chrome
Cleaner and Polish
16 oz. (0.473 L) 1050 173 Also removes
old waxes and polishes
Tar and Road Oil Remover
16
oz. (0.473
Lj
IO501 72 Shines vehicle without scratching Chamois
2.75
sq. ft.
I05020
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6 Ibs. (2.72 kg)
1050429 23
oz. (0.680 L) 1 OS0427 32
02. (0.946
Lj
10502 14
16 oz,. (0.473 L)
I 1051515 I 32 oz. (0.946 L)
I052870
8
oz. (0.237 L) 105291 8**
I6 oz. (0.473 L)
Magic Mirror Cleaner Polish
Spot and stain removal
Vinyl and
Leather Cleaner Exterior cleaner
and polish I
Glass Cleaner Cleans grease, grime and smoke film
Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner
Spot Lifter Cleans
vinyl, cloth, tires
and mats
Windshield washer solvent and antifreeze
Optikleen For cloth
Wash and Wax Concentrate
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Exterior wash I
Armor All Protector I I I
1052929 I 16 oz. (0.473 L) I Wheel Cleaner I Spray on wheel cleaner
I052930
Cleans
vinyl, leather and rubber
Armor All Cleaner 16 oz. (0.473 L) 12345002**’ Attracts and absorbs soils
Capture
Dry Spot Remover
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0%. (0.237 L)
I 12345725 I 12 oz. (0.354 L) I Silicone Tire Shine .. . Shines tires - ., - -~ <- - - - ._
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See your General Motors Parts Department for these products.
See “Fluids and Lubricants’’
in the Index.
* Not recomrr.,..ded for pigskin suede leather.
**Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl. I
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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SAMPLE4UXTM072675
ENGINEA6 f ASSEMBLY
CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT
This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate
in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the
driver’s side. You can see it
if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The
VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Pats
labels and the certificates of title and registration.
lgine Identification
The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code.
This code will help
you identify your engine,
specifications and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identification Label
You’ll find this label on the front passenger door frame.
It’s very helpful
if you ever need to order parts. On this
label
is:
your VIN,
the model designation,
0 paint information, and
0 a list of all production options and special
equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
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Instrument Panel
The fuse block access door
is on the driver’s side of the
instrument panel below the
hood release lever.
You can remove fuses with a fuse extractor. The fuse
extractor is mounted
to the fuse block access door.
To remove fuses if you don’t have a fuse extractor, hold
the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger
and pull straight out.
Be sure to use the correct fuse. If
you ever have a
problem on the road and don’t have a spare fuse, you
can “borrow”
one of the correct value. Just pick some feature
of
your vehicle that you can get along
without
-- like the radio or cigarette lighter -- and use
its fuse, if
it is of the value you need. Replace it as soon
as you can.
See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers’’ in the
Index for more information.
FUSE BLOCK INFORMATION
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LAMP OR BULB
INTERIOR
Dome Lamps
Reading Lamps
IP Courtesy Lamp
Stepwell Lamp Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp
Ashtray Lamp
Sunshade Vanity Mirror
LAMP OR BULB
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator
Charging System Indicator Lamp
Instrument Cluster Illumination
Headlamp Beam Indicator
Turn Signal Indicator Brake Warning Indicator
SIR (Air Bag)
Safety Belt Warning
Check Gages Indicator
Malfunction Indicator
("Service Engine Soon") Lamp
TRADE NO.
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21 1-2
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194 74
TRADE NO.
74
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194 74
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74
74
74
74
74
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214
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For prompt assistance, please have the following information
available to give the Customer Assistance Representative:
Your name, address, home and business
telephone numbers
0 Vehicle Identification Number (This is available
from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at
the top left
of the instrument panel and visible
through the windshield.)
Dealership name and location
Vehicle delivery date and present mileage
0 Nature of concern
We encourage you to call us
so we can give your inquiry
prompt attention. However,
if you wish to write GMC
Truck, write to:
GMC Truck Customer Assistance
3 1 E. Judson Street 1607-04
Pontiac, MI 48342-2230 Refer
to your Wdrranty and Owner Assistance
Information booklet
for addresses of Canadian and GM
Overseas offices.
When contacting GMC Truck, please remember that your
concern
will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the
dealer’s facilities, equipment and personnel. That is
why we
suggest you follow Step One first
if you have a concern.
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY)
Users
To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing,
or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones
(TTYs), GMC Truck has TTY equipment available
at its Customer Assistance Center.
Any TTY user
can communicate
with GMC Truck by dialing:
1-800-GMC-8583. (TTY users
in Canada can
dial 1-800-263-3830.)
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